I had a really nice time, it was just the right size of crowd, where I felt I could take it easy, and yet I got to talk to almost everybody personally.
Kelly's rum rhapsodies were naaaice, she is not only a great mixologist, but also a great story teller: That story about the (recently deceased) 40-Year Tonga Hut regular named Dotty was fascinating! Every detail was so classic. Thanks so much everybody!

Good Times as always.
Thanx goes to:
Tonga Tom- for the pix
Kelly- for the BALI HAI's YUM!
Joe Banks and John O for purchacing my elixirs of the eve.
Marty for the tunes
Sven for the reason to celebrate
Bobby, Lili and Erik... just 4 showing up
and to Jeremy and the rest of the Tonga Sunday peeps.
U r all FABULOUS and I look 4ward to seeing u all again SUPER soon-at MariePalooza!!!

On Behalf of the Tonga Hut I would I would like to thank Sven for coming out to the Tonga Hut for this Smash Hit of a party! Great times were had by all. The tunes on Sound of Tiki are excellent and with great classic drinks such as, Hawaiian Eye, Pieces of Eight and the "Remix" version of the Sven-Tiki you cant go wrong. The success of the Bali Bai surprised me a bit as I wasn't sure Tiki Folks were going to like the Champagne so much, I Think it was the 2oz. of Hanalei house mix myself it's delicious. On the other hand, I'm not surprised, as a few know out there, I am a huge fan of the Tiny Bubbles. I really got a kick out of serving Sven and myself our "Sven-Tiki" cocktails in a couple of rare color and event Sven Tiki Mugs. Sven signed everything from CD's to BOT's, Tiki Modern and a few mugs for our delight.
Thank You to my boss Jeremy who is so open to new idea's and for his love of Tiki, it just keeps getting better. Thanks Marty Lush as always you big lounge lizard and in our world, that's a compliment. Thanks Manuel, Eric, Tonga Tom and Sherriyaki and Grog Again, Thank You Sven and Naomi, Thank You everyone for coming out early Sunday and staying late it was too good to just go home and the Hut is so cozy and friendly.
See you all again soon! Thank You!
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